Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fairfax House
- Walmgate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- The First Minster
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Retreat
- Monk Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Bootham Bar
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Multangular Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- New Shopping Centres